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From Communion to Climate Action: Where Does Greenbelt’s Communion Money Go?

At our 2022 and 2023 festival communions, Greenbelters generously donated to a Christian Aid climate change project in Bangladesh. Hear from Christian Aid about how this project protects from climate...
Speaker(s): Christian Aid, Nushrat Rahman Chowdhury, Oliver Pearce

Make Poverty History? Dream On!

20 years ago, we marched on the G8 summit demanding an end to poverty. What happened? As the African continent experiences its worst debt crisis in a generation, join us to explore whether it can...
Speaker(s): Christian Aid, Osai Ojigho, Jamie Drummond, Ashley Green-Thompson

Field, Fork, Fashion

Exploring the true meaning of provenance, value and beauty, and how this must be a part of our decision making around the clothes we buy, the food we eat, and the farming and fibre systems we are all...
Speaker(s): Alice Robinson

The Tears of Things

How do we live compassionately in times of violence and despair? The writings of the Jewish prophets may have an answer. In this session Richard Rohr will explore how walking the full path of the...
Speaker(s): Christian Aid, Richard Rohr, Martin Wroe

AI and Earthly Futures

What is the narrative of our destiny and who do we think controls it? A panel conversation drawing together the various strands of AI thinking from across the weekend. With Professor in Digital...
Speaker(s): Beth Singler, Chris Baker, Maggi Savin-Baden, Kester Brewin, William Temple Foundation

Being Human in an AI Age

ChatGPT and its AI siblings are the talk of the town – and the country. Anthropologist and professor of Digital Religions Dr Beth Singler explores whether religion is disrupted by AI, and how faith...
Speaker(s): Beth Singler, William Temple Foundation

Zero to Hero?

Zero waste. Zero Carbon. Net Zero. What does it all really mean? Motivating phrases or unrealistic goals? Join us for a real conversation with experts and business leaders, for a jargon-busting,...
Speaker(s): Greenbelt presents..., Catherine Pearson

Five Steps To Social Change

Let Citizens UK and the Joint Public Issues Team help you plan a campaign for social change that harnesses the skills and passions of your church/community.
Speaker(s): Citizens UK, United Reformed Church

Tread Lightly: Advice Hub

Bring your questions to our green transport experts, who will share ways you can make changes in your own life and create change in your community. From school streets to flight-free holiday ideas,...
Speaker(s): Greenbelt presents..., Josh Grantham, Anna Williams, Sarah Rowe

Building Trust In A Time Of Polarisation

Explore practical ways to build trust among diverse groups in a community to help bring about social change. With Citizens UK and the Joint Public Issues Team.
Speaker(s): Citizens UK, United Reformed Church

Tread Lightly to Greenbelt

Over 90% of people travel to Greenbelt by car, accounting for 98% of the festival's carbon footprint. From booking to cooking, how can we make sustainable transport choices easier and more...
Speaker(s): Greenbelt presents..., Wesley Wroe, Anna Williams

Corinne Bailey Rae in Conversation

Join former Greenbelt trustee and friend and mentor of Corinne Bailey Rae, Simon Hall, as he digs into the star's life of arts, faith and justice. Hear how, from humble beginnings, Corinne has...
Speaker(s): Corinne Bailey Rae presents Black Rainbows

Tread Lightly: Campaign!

Better transport choice and nicer places: everyone can play their part in helping to shape the sustainable streets of the future and allowing nature and people to thrive. Our panel of experts will...
Speaker(s): Greenbelt presents..., Wesley Wroe, Josh Grantham, Sarah Rowe, Dave Walker

Trauma Industrial Complex

Once a clinical term, trauma now dominates public debates and social media, where it is freely diagnosed. Prize-winning author and hip-hop artist Darren McGarvey examines the stories we tell...
Speaker(s): Darren McGarvey

Guvna B in Conversation

Rapper, author and broadcaster Guvna B talks powerfully about youth violence. Discover its root causes and explore actionable steps our community can take to create lasting solutions and be part of...
Speaker(s): Guvna B